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NIGERIAN AIR FORCE COMMENCES HEADQUARTERS INTER-BRANCH SPORTS COMPETITION

As part of its continued efforts at promoting physical fitness amongst its personnel to enable them effectively perform their duties, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) yesterday, 12 September 2018, commenced the maiden edition of the Headquarters Inter-Branch Sports Competition for personnel serving in Abuja. The competition, which is an initiative of the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, is also aimed at reinvigorating sports activities and encouraging participation in sports for improved physical health and mental alertness. The competition, which would be holding on monthly basis at NAF Base, Bill Clinton Drive Abuja, would further foster espirit-de-corps as well as identify talents to represent the NAF in future championships at Service and national levels. The 10 HQ NAF Staff Branches and NAF units in Abuja have been structured into 4 teams to allow for administrative effectiveness. The teams are to compete in various events, including; athletics, badminton, basketball, boxing, football, golf, handball, judo, squash and swimming. Others are table tennis, taekwondo, tennis, tug of war, volleyball as well as wrestling.

While speaking during the opening ceremony, the CAS noted that the NAF places high premium on physical and mental fitness, and would continue to ensure its personnel engage in sporting activities in order to retain the agility required of a fighting force. Air Marshal Abubakar, who expressed satisfaction with the large turnout of personnel, commended them for their participation and urged them to sustain the military culture of regular exercise for effective and efficient service delivery. The CAS also commended the Chief of Administration NAF Headquarters, Air Vice Marshal Kingsley Lar, for organizing the competition and ensuring that Wednesday Games are revived to further enhance the battle readiness of personnel.

The competition is also expected to be replicated in all NAF units across the country. Aside the monthly Inter-Branch and units competition, other fitness activities NAF personnel engage in include the quarterly route march exercise, 10km walk/jog, Wednesday games and combat sports competition.

IBIKUNLE DARAMOLA
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force

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OPERATION THUNDER STRIKE 2: NAF NEUTRALIZES BOKO HARAM VEHICLE AND FIGHTERS IN TUMBUN REGO, PROVIDES AIR SUPPORT TO REPEL INSURGENT ATTACK AT DAMASAK

As Operation THUNDER STRIKE 2 entered the tenth day, yesterday, 12 September 2018, the Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation LAFIYA DOLE has recorded significant successes against Boko Haram Terrorists (BHT) in air raids conducted at Tumbun Rego on the fringes of Lake Chad in Borno State. The attacks were conducted in successive waves, involving Nigerian Air Force (NAF) F-7Ni and Alpha Jet combat aircraft as well as Mi-35M Helicopter Gunships supported by Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) platforms, resulting in the destruction of a BHT vehicle and neutralization of scores of insurgents.

Characteristic of the insurgents’ tactics, the BHT fighters were initially well camouflaged under foliage and inside abandoned buildings within the settlement. However, timely intelligence enabled the ISR platforms to track and locate one of the BHT vehicles as it was entering the settlement. The vehicle was engaged and destroyed by the attack aircraft. Subsequent waves of attack targeted the scores of insurgents that emerged from their hiding places after the attack on the vehicle. These were engaged in turns by the attack aircraft and neutralized.

In another development, the ATF conducted several ISR and Close Air Support missions throughout the night of 12 and early morning of 13 September 2018 in support of troops of the 145 Nigerian Army Battalion, ensuring that the BHTs’ attack at Damasak was thwarted. Meanwhile, the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, was in Maiduguri today, 13 September 2018, to again assess progress of the operation as well as boost the morale of the frontline troops. He seized the opportunity to commend the Comd and personnel of the ATF for their efforts while urging them to sustain the momentum of operations with a view to locating and destroying all remnants of the insurgents within the fringes of Lake Chad and other areas in Northern Borno.

IBIKUNLE DARAMOLA
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force

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PRESS RELEASE

FINAL UPDATE ON DAMASAK ATTACK

1. In continuation of the earlier release by the Nigerian Army, on attack to 145 Battalion location by Boko Haram Terrorists at DAMASAK at about 6pm yesterday evening Wednesday 12 September 2018.

2. In the release, members of the general public were informed that fierce battle is on between the troops and Boko Haram Terrorists.

3. Nigerian Army also issued a statement late yesterday night, to correct a publication by the SAHARA REPORTERS published in the Social Media (Online).

4. The publication claimed that "BOKO HARAM CAPTURES DAMASAK 24 HOURS AFTER BURATAI'S VISIT". The Nigerian Army therefore, issued a statement and informed the general public and the world at large that, troops of 145 Battalion in DAMASAK Borno State are engaging Boko Haram Terrorists.

5. The statement also said that, the terrorists were subdued following a superior fire power of troops in DAMASAK.

6. The Nigerian Army wishes to state that, 145 Battalion deployed in Operation LAFIYA DOLE at DAMASAK, Mobar Local Government Area of Borno State on 12 September 2018, inflicted many casualties on the Boko Haram Terrorists and their weapons as well as vehicles were captured and some where destroyed during the encounter.

7. Seven (7) members of the terrorists group were neutralised during the encounter while others flee into the nearby bush.

8. Items recovered include:

a. Two vehicles.

b. One Anti Aircraft Gun.

c. Four AK 47 rifles.

d. Seven (7) magazines.

e. Two Hand Grenades.

f. One bayonet.

g. 47 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.

h. 174 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition.

9. Efforts are on by the troops to get other fleeing members of the group.

10. Unfortunately, seven (7) soldiers sustained injuries during the attack.

11. The wounded soldiers have been evacuated to the military medical facility for attention.

12. Residents of the area are advised to report any suspicious movements or activities to the law enforcement agents for prompt action.

13. You are please requested to disseminate this information to the general public through your reputable medium.

14. Thank you for your kind cooperation.

jakeporeshenko:
I Wonder what kind of ammunition hit this BHT technical.

It could be rounds from A-jets or MI-35.

These is what we love seeing, kicking BHT ass...

Odunayaw:
OR they are the only ones the Army brass can "provide" for so as to cover their own lapses. The way they are being used even a Paratroop Bn worth its salt could be that efficient

They shouldn't used to put down fires, they should be starting them! on Terrorists roof.

Odunayaw:
Menene? why can't you compare, no manual of instruction?
They went to those countries specifically for additional capabilities (CT, Hostage Rescue). I see no reason why such training/experience can't rub off on the NA guys in Buni Yadi

A typical Nigerian mentality.

We rather spend millions in travelling abroad to get medical treatment, send our student & soldiers abroad to get quality training instead of investing those millions of dollars here.


Look at the NNSBSC most of those guys are trained here in Nigeria and they are kicking assume. I posted some pictures of SBSC last month, those guys where recently redeployed to the North East to ease the pressure on soldiers.

Any time there incessant BHT attacks these guys are called in and when the pressure is at minimal they are pulled out immediately. These SBSC guys are Fecken experinced, only God knows the number of there tours in the North East theatre.

Odunayaw:
As I have always asked.

Those guys are bad ASS

They are the punching arm we've got.

Algerian1:
Bmp2 algeria

That's not an ordinary bmp2 its an upgraded type.

I envy the Algerian army.

Field0Marshall:
Me too dey wonder fa, can't the already trained SF train the new ones...

Sure there is such infrastructure and programme in place to train SF which is in Buni Yadi, Yobe state. The SF training school was formally in Minna Niger state but was moved down to Yobe few years back.

But you can't compare guys trained in Belarus, Russia and Pakistan with the trained ones in Nigeria

jakeporeshenko:
Zambian S-125 Air defense missiles

Interesting to see these coming from Zambia army arsenal.

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PRESS RELEASE

UPDATE ON DAMASAK ATTACK

1. The attention of the Nigerian Army has been drawn to a publication on the social media by SAHARA REPORTERS 12 September 2018 titled "BOKO HARAM CAPTURES DAMASAK 24 HOURS AFTER BURATAI'S
VISIT. Nigerian Army wishes to state categorically that, the claim is not only untrue but capable of misleading members of the general public and the world at large.

2. In the said story, the report stated inter alia that, Damasak is the location of 134 Battalion. The Nigerian Army wishes to state that, there was no such battalion in Damasak.

3. The Nigerian Army earlier released a statement that, troops of 145 Battalion in DAMASAK, Borno State are engaging Boko Haram Terrorists who came to attract their location at about 6pm on 12 September 2018. The statement also stated that "fierce battle on going right now and the troops are dealing with the terrorists. Further details later.

4. The troops engaged and subdued the terrorists following a superior fire power of troops in DAMASAK. The troops aggressive posture, tactics and marksmanship resulted in neutralizing many Boko Haram Terrorists.

5. Consequently, the Nigerian Army wishes to state that the fight against Boko Haram Terrorists in the North Eastern parts of the the country is yielding positive result.

6. The Nigerian Army therefore advised members of the public particularly residents of the affected areas to go about their legitimate businesses and disregard the said report, as the Nigerian Army will continue to protect lives and property of citizens at all times.

7. The Nigerian Army also call on the media to always exercise caution, verify facts as well as balance their reports before rushing to the press to avoid misinforming the public on sensitive issues.

8. You are please requested to disseminate this information to the general public through your news media.

9. Thank you for your kind cooperation.

TEXAS CHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations

Troops of 145 Bn in Damasak, Borno State are engaging Boko Haram Terrorists who came to attack their location at about 6 p.m. this evening. Fierce battle on going right now. The troops are dealing with the terrorists.
Further details later.

Brig Gen Texas Chukwu
Director Army Public Relations

realnas:
oga bidex are the y still sending boys to Pakistan and Russia for SF training ?

For now; NO.

allexpensive:
Never captured. Bokoharam was expecting security to be concentrated in Gudumbali unfortunately 145bn was ready for them. After the first attack, they came in large numbers and they were repelled by troops there and AFSF deployed to Gudumbali.

Good to hear.

SamuelAnyawu:
Sincerely its becoming scary oh my colleauges @Pulka in Gwoza are saying rumours are flying there that the AOGs will attack next week Hmmmmm i was thinking here in Borno South is the safest place to work

Been vigilant is the key. And that's an HUMINT intellegence that shouldn't be neglected, I pray our top commanders learns from Gundumbali.

Although BHT as changed tactics there not after taking lives(soldiers or civilian) unless if stood by her way. They are just after weapons, ammunition, logistic & food supply.

But on thing that is certain is BHT is going to strike soon again.

SamuelAnyawu:
Was Damasak captured?

I need more info so i can enjoy my sleep here in Borno South.

I read the news on Sahara reporters, the online news stuff is not well detailed enough.

Any new development about it will be relayed but don't use your both eye to sleep ...
Especially for you guys in Borno south .

NNAMDIII:
http://saharareporters.com/2018/09/12/breaking-boko-haram-captures-damasak-24-hours-after-buratai%E2%80%99s-visit


How true is this ?

I read the news on Sahara reporters early these morning but it is not a detailed story yet. I doubt if it's yet a confirm news. Time will tell how true the story his.

Henry240:
It was taken yesterday. Very very recent.

Thanks man

Henry240:
Nigerian military

Wow..

How recent is the 1st picture .

#AFSF TRAINING IN PAKISTAN

kabe1:
I'll provide you "How to speak and understand english for dummies", for free to you.

Don't bother thanking me.

Really ......

We start with you first, I'll get a tutor for you at no cost.

Let's prove to your mama that you can be someone she could be proud of.

Don't bother thanking me or replying the post.

kabe1:
You're very intellectually empty. Nothing in your skull.

Your mama as lost all hope in you dummy..m

You always come these intellectual empty thread to rant insults. Animals wouldn't decent so low to these level.

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Lt Gen Tukur Buratai COAS in Gudumbali yesterday 11th September 2018. Buratai reassured the people of Gudumbali of their security:

kabe1:
Dude, you keep reporting like a sisi.

And you are here to read the "sisi reporting"...

slowpoke troll off.